Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Climate-smart farming has risen the ranks in Midwest states

Since 2021, EQIP contracts for "climate-smart" practices have increased above general practices in all 12 Midwest states with ...
Ohio's Country Journal

Funding opportunities for your farm

This is just a small example of the many EQIP opportunities available to producers. Financial assistance is also available ...
The Journal

Nationwide CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Jan. 15

Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program have until Jan. 15 to submit initial paperwork. Although the U.S.
JD Supra

USDA Announces Federal Actions, $700 Million for Regenerative Agriculture Practices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Dec. 10, 2025, announced a slate of federal actions and $700 million in funding to support farmers and ranchers who deploy regenerative agriculture ...
dailyyonder.com

Report: A Pause to Land Conservation Programs Funding from USDA Could Kill Their Momentum

Farmer Barry Evans drops dusty soil from a cotton crop he shredded and planted over with wheat in Kress, Texas. Funding freezes threaten to halt the $11 billion dedicated to two land conservation ...
FOX 24 CharlestonOpinion

I’m an American farmer — empty USDA offices means fewer family farms

Conservation programs like Environmental Quality Incentives Program face delivery challenges as USDA loses thousands of ...
nptelegraph

Farmers invited to join EQIP, a USDA conservation program

Farmers and ranchers interested in soil, water and wildlife conservation are encouraged to sign up now for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. EQIP is available from the USDA Natural ...